Strength from the Center
Imara is Swahili for strong and is rooted in our Physical Therapy pride and respect for the East African culture that empowers strength from the center and builds stronger together.
Imara Performance Physical Therapy grew from a vision to provide the Norwalk community and Des Moines metro region with physical therapy services specializing in:
Running Performance & Injury Prevention
Gait Analysis for all run levels
Pelvic Health (including prenatal/postpartum care, men’s and women’s bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, prolapse)
Orthopedic Sports Rehabilitation & Dry Needling for active individual
Our Mission
We are a community built on strength from within and the belief that we build stronger together, always. We are passionate about specialized, one-on-one physical therapy care that empowers individuals to move confidently, restore function, and thrive in their everyday and athletic lives—starting from the center.
Our Brand
Our Services
Initial Evaluation
BCBS coverage or $150 cash pay - 60 Minutes
One on one individualized evaluation of subjective conversation and objective measures to provide you with an assessment and game plan for us to move forward.
Follow-Up
BCBS coverage or $100 cash pay - 45 Minutes
Re-assessment, individualized treatment, progressions and/or modifications of home program, and continued plan of care reviewed together.
Gait Analysis
BCBS coverage or $150 cash pay - 60 Minutes
Gait analysis for all levels and runners and athletes. Performed on treadmill and over-ground with immediate feedback and education of biomechanics to connect the dots from the initial evaluation and develop a plan of care including drills, mobility, and individual strength work to address impairments and ultimately improve performance for the long run.
*Initial evaluation is required prior to scheduling to ensure the best results. This analysis will be performed within a follow-up session.
*This service is covered by insurance. $150 charge will apply to cash pay patients only.
Dry Needling
BCBS coverage + $25 copay or $125 cash pay - 45 Minutes
Dry needling is an evidence-based treatment option using thin monofilament needles and electrical stimulation, a technique that restores muscle performance, decreases pain, improves muscular tension, and improves scar tissue restrictions. Ideal for those with intermittent aches and pains, our dry needling sessions provide effective recovery support.
*Initial evaluation is required prior to scheduling to ensure the best results.
*This treatment is not covered by insurance and will be performed within a follow-up session ($125 cash pay) or $25 at the time of service if using BCBS insurance coverage.
At Imara Performance Physical Therapy,
We are proud to support those who serve our community.
We offer a 10% discount on all self-pay initial evaluations and gait analysis sessions:
Veterans and active military
Educators and school staff
Police officers and firefighters
Thank you for your service and dedication!
Please check back soon for scheduling October appointment opportunities!
Contact Us
Interested in working together but have questions? Please reach out and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!